As chilly nights, snow flurries, squash themed suppers, woodstove fires, and our local deer and bird fowl begin to sprint and scamper, the notion of being thankful or having gratitude comes into our line of sight.

Dr. Kate Johnson, whose new practice, HomeGrown Pediatrics, opened at 5 Park Square in Ellicottville earlier this year, makes house calls, answers texts from her patients, and spends lots of time getting to know them - however long that takes.

Strength or resistance training challenges your muscles with a stronger-than-usual counterforce, such as pushing against a wall or lifting a dumbbell or pulling on a resistance band.

I have always said, “One size does not fit all.”  This is especially true in the fitness industry. 

“The perfectionist within” is very familiar with, and can spring into action when the little voice in the back of our head begins to feed us with the “not enough” statements.

Stretching is a pretty essential part of not only a fitness routine, but should be a part of a daily routine as well. 

The EVL Halloween Half & 5k race has received the green light, and organizers Doug and Gwen Bush of EnduranceFactor are grateful for the ability to bring this race back to the beautiful rural roads of Ellicottville.

The month of September marks 6 months of distancing and disinfecting, mask wearing and hand sanitizing… Talk about a whirlwind to our minds, bodies, and spirits. How do we bring clarity to what we have experienced?

We’ve all been through it: You wake up in the morning, stretch your arms, and something, somewhere cracks. Sometimes it feels like you’ve relieved tension and other times it just hurts! 

For the past several decades, traditional core training has included exercises such as sit-ups, back extensions and twists.  However, in recent years, Isometric Core Exercise might be a better way to develop core strength and stiffness.

Reflexology is a zone therapy that uses the application of pressure to the feet, hands and ears which may alleviate stress, improve blood flow and restore balance to the body’s parts, organs and systems.

Holiday Valley will host its 9th annual Mudslide Obstacle Race. This off-road run takes place on the ski trails where runners must navigate eleven obstacles along the very muddy 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile courses.

We all have read headline after headline of ‘new normal’, ‘embrace the shift’, ‘pivot into a new way of living’ … it is cumbersome and only adds to the stress of everything.

One of the many things I stress as a professional personal trainer is the speed or tempo at which you perform an exercise. Very often I need to tell clients to slow down, stop jerking and to feel the movement.

You know that strength training will help you meet your goals, no matter what they are.  And you know a strong body is a healthy body.  But, starting the whole new workout routine can be daunting,

When statewide road races from marathons to 5K runs were cancelled this spring, the inevitable hit home: race season was going to look a lot different this year.

Billy Finnerty and his k9 companion, Finn, are walking 100 miles to raise money and awareness about MSA.

Dehydration can occur without you even knowing it! Stay hydrated, especially in the summer heat.

When Salamanca resident Bradley Poole was born, the doctors told his parents he’d be lucky to see age 18. At age 33, he will run 266 miles in 7 days to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis.

I’m going to help build you a custom workout program, step-by-step!